Tank Backgrounds

[bolivian_d]

Hi there,

I'm interested in buying a tank background that can be attached to the outside of an established tank. I read that they can easily be attached and still look good with vaseline. My LFS doesn't sell any backgrounds of that sort, I was wondering if anyone could please suggest a reliable website. In particular, if any aussie's know where I could just find a cheap alternative to official 'tank backgrounds' that would be great. I'm not looking for anything special, just a black sheet that I can attach.

Cheers

 

[Hawkins]

You could paint the back piece of glass. It is a good way of getting the colour you want, as you can get almost any colour.

And it is removable with a sharp blade or some paint remover.

 

[DJ ArKaDaRkA]

i used a mirror cut too size but i didnt like the mirror side so i painted the back black and stuck it on the outside of my tank but you could use a thin piece of mdf

 

[AdAndrews]

i tape a piece of black card to the back of mine

 

[bolivian_d]

Unfortunately my tank's in an awkward spot to paint, as it's pretty close to the wall.

Do you guys think wrapping paper or cardboard will look better? Can vaseline be used (and look good) with wrapping paper? I'm assuming the cardboard must be taped.

 

[keenonfish]

What I intend to do is put backgorund onto card, and put a couple L shaped bits of metal at back of tank to slot in place. That way I can drop new scene down the back at will. I wouldn't use vaseline a bit on the messy side!